Tantalizing Tilapia Recipe

Name: Tantalizing Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. gumbo file powder; 2 tsp. blackened seasoning, divided; 2 tsp. Cajun gumbo mix, divided; 2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne), divided; 6 tilapia fillets Walmart Supercenter 1 pkg For $10.98 thru 02/14; 1 cup butter, divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup sliced portobello mushrooms; 1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 4 green onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tsp. parsley flakes, divided; 1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp; 1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. gumbo file powder
2 tsp. blackened seasoning, divided
2 tsp. Cajun gumbo mix, divided
2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne), divided
6 tilapia fillets Walmart Supercenter 1 pkg For $10.98 thru 02/14
1 cup butter, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sliced portobello mushrooms
1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp. parsley flakes, divided
1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1
Combine lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, gumbo file powder, and 1 tsp.
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each blackened seasoning, Cajun gumbo mix and ground red pepper.
3
Rub seasoning mixture onto both sides of fish fillets.
4
Melt 1/2 cup butter in large skillet on medium-high heat.
5
Add tilapia to skillet; cook 3 min.
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on each side or until browned on both sides.
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Keep warm on low heat.
8
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in second large skillet on medium-high heat.
9
Add cream cheese, mushrooms, soup, cream, onions and garlic; cook and stir gently 6 min.
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or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended.
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Add 1 tsp.
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parsley and remaining blackened seasoning, Cajun gumbo mix and ground red pepper to cream cheese sauce; mix well.
13
Add shrimp; cook and stir 5 min.
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or until shrimp turn pink.
15
Add mozzarella; cook and stir until mozzarella is melted and sauce is blended.
16
Place tilapia on serving platter; top with cream cheese sauce.
17
Garnish with remaining parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. gumbo file powder, 2 tsp. blackened seasoning, divided, and more.

Yes, Tantalizing Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tantalizing Tilapia

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